With its soaring height, vibrant yellow color, and undulating pointed petals, what other flower in the plant kingdom is better suited to represent sunshine than the regal Sunflower? Its folklore abounds in many cultures including Greek, Chinese, and Native American. Take a moment now to visualize its beauty and reflect on its symbolism to add … Continue reading Hello Sunshine!
As I continue to think about my blog series “Looking for Sunshine,” I realize that instead of hoping or praying that light and warmth will fulfill my needs, how much better it would be to seek ways I can bring light and warmth to others. Mother Teresa, having been born August 26, 1910, and having … Continue reading CHANGING THE WORLD AROUND US
Whether it’s rain pounding down on your head, waters rising at your feet, or a flooded passageway in front of you that can’t be avoided, we all face those times in our lives when we feel frightened and alone. Navigating those waters begins with navigating those thoughts streaming into our brain. This series—Looking for the … Continue reading LOOKING FOR THE SUNSHINE
The months of May and June bring with them the celebration of Mother's Day and then Father's Day in the U.S.A. as well as many other countries throughout the world. As my family treated me this past Mother's Day with lots of flowers and foods plus a family get-together at my older daughter’s house, I … Continue reading Tell Mother I’ll Be There . . .
My hometown of Louisville, Kentucky is all abuzz this week getting ready for our Churchill Downs 150th Run for the Roses. Three weeks of Derby events kick off every year with Thunder Over Louisville. In times past, my family would join hundreds of thousands to crane our necks toward the sky to see a dazzling … Continue reading And They’re Off! Racing to the Finish Line!
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